We Want to Know

Basic Information

• What is the name of your city?
• In what region are you located?
• How big is your school (total number of students)?
• How many fourth graders do you have at your school?

Seasons of the Year

Summer-

• What was your hottest day this past summer?
• What activities do you do in the summer?
• Are there any cool/unique festivals, parties, or events that your community did during the summer?

• Recently it “officially” became Fall. Have you had any cooler weather?
• When it does get cooler, does it rain a lot?
• What are some community events that you do for fall?
• Do you have any traditions at your school for this time of year?

• What is the coldest it has been during your school years?
• How does the community get ready for the holidays?
• What are some things to do in your town on the Christmas Break?
• Does it ever snow in your city during the winter?

• How long does the “nice” weather last before it gets too hot to enjoy?
• What activities do you do in the spring that are different than the summer?
• What is the average temperature for your area during this time?

Information About Your Region:

• What does the landscape look like?
• Are there a lot of trees and what kind? Any hills?
• Are you in a bigger or smaller city, and does that affect what you see/experience in your region?
• Does your town produce/mine/create anything unique to that area/region?
• What does your dirt feel like? Is it grainy, powdery, or rocky?
• Is there anything interesting/unique about your region that you would like to share?
• Is there anything historically interesting about your town?
• Do you have any neat/interesting statues or buildings in your town?